These games model an economic system where the players use goods, services, investments, and/or resources to build something (Ex. a settlement, industrial network, city, etc). Typically players will gain something (money, resources, etc) that they can then invest back into their system to make improvements. Economic games usually involve money, but don’t have to since a game like Catan where players exchange resources and invest them back into their settlements could also be considered an economic game.

• Examples: Catan, Brass: Birmingham